1 Samuel 30:10 net — David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, but two hundred men who were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor st…

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"David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, but two hundred men who were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor stayed there."

— 1 Samuel 30:10, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 30 — Context

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Then David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech,“Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

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David inquired of the LORD, saying,“Should I pursue this raiding band? Will I overtake them?” He said to him,“Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them and carry out a rescue!”

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So David went, accompanied by his six hundred men. When he came to the Wadi Besor, those who were in the rear stayed there.

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David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, but two hundred men who were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor stayed there.

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Then they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave him bread to eat and water to drink.

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They gave him a slice of pressed figs and two bunches of raisins to eat. This greatly refreshed him, for he had not eaten food or drunk water for three days and three nights.

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David said to him,“To whom do you belong, and where are you from?” The young man said,“I am an Egyptian, the servant of an Amalekite man. My master abandoned me when I was ill for three days.

1 Samuel 30:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 30:10 say?
1 Samuel 30:10 in the NET Bible reads: “David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, but two hundred men who were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor stayed there.”
Where is 1 Samuel 30:10 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 30:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 30, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 30:10.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 30:10 in?
1 Samuel 30:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 30:10?
1 Samuel 30:10 reads (NET): “David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, but two hundred men who were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor stayed there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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